SIGNATURE LOOK

I am a huge advocate of having a signature look.  Whether it's make - up, a favorite perfume, or a trusty pearl necklace - it makes you unique.  Some of my favorite ladies have a signature look (Marie Antoinette's towering hair styles, Liz Taylor's gorgeous brows, Isabella Blow's divine hat collection)

Personally, I have been partial to the glowing skin/thick, winged liquid liner look for as long as I can remember.  SO, I thought I would share my method with YOU, lovely readers!

TOOLS:

Begin with a freshly - scrubbed face (I use St. Ives Apricot Scrub for that polished glow)

MOISTURIZER/FOUNDATION:  I like to mix my own moisturizer/coverage/glow combo - I squirt a little Oil of Olay Daily Moisturizer, Stila Tinted Moisturizer in Tone, and Nars Illuminator in Orgasm then rub them all together.

Thoroughly rub onto face until completely absorbed - don't forget to blend past your jawbone (I can't stand that ring of foundation look!)

CONCEALER:  Cover up!  I use Benefit Boi~ing in 02.  I have looked EVERYWHERE for the perfect cover up and this stuff is GENIUS.  I can use it for everyday AND it stays put during three hours of Les Mis.  Chin, under eye, and down my nose.

POWDER:  Set with powder - I only powder my chin, nose, forehead, and eyes - I want to keep that glowy-skin look.  Having a shiny T-Zone just looks messy.  I use Clinique Transparent Loose Powder in 02

 Use a large, fluffy powder brush for forehead, nose and chin.

 Use a smaller, circular brush for over and under eyes.

 Prep brows with a spooley tool (it looks like a long mascara wand) this helps the hairs to lie down so filling them in will be easier

BROWS:  I use the BEST EYEBROW PENCIL EVER - Sephora brand Waterproof Retractable Eyebrow Pencil in Rich Chestnut.  It is amazing for filling and extending the brows AND it's cheap!  My favorite thing EVER.

 I fill in and extend my brows a tiny bit for that perfect point

BLUSH:  I adore a creamy blush - it is easy to apply and it looks more natural than powder.  My absolute FAVORITE is NARS The Multiple in Maui. 

You will look like a clown for a moment - but the end result is a gorgeous, natural flush!

                              

HIGHLIGHT:  Now I use a mineral highlight powder on lids and cheeks to add a shimmer and glow - the one I am using here is by Mica Beauty in Tease.  Use a stiff concealer brush for the best application.

SHADOW:  I apply a light, shimmery brown on my lids and crease using a rounded shadow brush - the shadow I'm using here is the same brand as the highlighter - Mica Beauty Shimmer Powder in Deep Secrets.  You can also blend with your ring finger if you are so inclined!

LIQUID LINER:  And now for my signature eyeliner:  The BEST liquid liner I have found after trying literally HUNDREDS is Sephora Brand Long Lasting Liquid Liner in Dark Brown.  The tip is like a tiny felt pen and it goes on smoothly and evenly and stays put FOREVER.  I also use this during the show and I rarely need to reapply.

 
This step takes LOTS of practice to finally master - I like to trace my lash line and gradually add the wing at the end - there is no real "fail proof" way to do it - just practice, practice, practice!

 

MASCARA:  My absolute favorite is Benefit Bad Gal Lash in Black.  This mascara is great for giving you a "fake lashes" look.  I use about a million coats on each eye.

 Apply on top -

 And bottom

Looks fake, right?  Obsessed with this mascara!

FINAL TOUCH:  I like to use a nude, creamy, shimmery lip gloss - my favorite is: surprise, surprise!  Sephora Lip Gloss in Beige Craze 

There you have it!  My signature look! (To purchase the products in this post - just click on the name!)

XOXO
RAR